5 Chestnut Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863 (MLS# 1670675)

5 Chestnut Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

$729,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,900 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 30,492 Status: Active

Current Price: $729,000 List Date: 7/07/2026 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

Built by Reuben Carver c.1790 and sold only a few years later to David Vinal, a member of one of Vinalhaven's founding families, this beautifully preserved center-chimney Cape offers a rare opportunity to own an important piece of the island's early history. Thoughtfully expanded around 1800, the home has been meticulously maintained by the current owners while preserving the warmth, craftsmanship, and character that define Maine's earliest homes. Inside, original architectural details remain remarkably intact, including fireplaces in both the living and dining rooms, original mantels and moldings, and wood floors. Modern improvements have been carefully integrated to provide year-round comfort, including thermo pane windows, a forced hot air heating system, updated electrical, and spray-foam insulation around the basement perimeter for improved energy efficiency. The home includes a flexible floor plan well suited for today's lifestyle, with a first-floor bedroom, two beautifully re ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1670675

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 5
Street Name: Chestnut
Street Type: Street
County: Knox
Town: Vinalhaven
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04863
Zip +4: 3917
Leased Land: No
Book: 3061
Page: 288
Map: 23
Lot: 24
Zoning: RM1
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
School District: RSU 08/MSAD 08
Full Tax Amount $: 3239
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 729000

Property Information

Surveyed: No
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 11
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Color: Red
Year Built: 1790
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1900
SqFt Finished Total: 1900
SqFt Source: Seller
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.7
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Carver's Pond

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

More Information

Levels

One and One Half: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Near Public Beach: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes

Water Body Type

Ocean: Yes
Pond: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Outbuilding: Yes
Shed(s): Yes

Basement

Partial: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes

Foundation Materials

Block: Yes
Granite: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Clapboard: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Fiberglass: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Other: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Appliances Included

Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes
Wood: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes
Solid Surface: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cape Cod: Yes
New Englander: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Skylight: Yes

Gas

Bottled: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Doghouse: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: Yes
Bathtub: Yes
Fence: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Laundry - Hookup: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Shower: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Vehicle Storage

1 Car: Yes
Detached: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Formal: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Office

Office: Yes
Office Level: First

Room Features

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Well Landscaped Location: Near Public Beach; Near Shopping; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Public Water Body Type: Ocean; Pond Recreational Water: Nearby View: Scenic Appliances Included: Gas Range; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica; Solid Surface Style: Cape Cod; New Englander Levels: One and One Half Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Partial; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Doghouse; Interior Foundation Materials: Block; Granite; Stone Roof: Fiberglass; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard; Wood Siding Heat System: Forced Air; Other; Wood Stove Heat Fuel: Oil; Wood Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Window Features: Double Pane Windows Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor; Laundry - Hookup; Pantry; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Equipment: Internet Access Available Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached Other Structures: Barn(s); Outbuilding; Shed(s) Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	First
Dining Room	First
Office	First
Family Room	First
Kitchen	First
Laundry	First
Living Room	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second

Documents

Floor Plan ›

Deed Public Access ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

Listing Office: Davidson Realty

Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026

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